I've toyed with picking one of these up, but lacked the education to make an informed decision. So I balked on it.
I get a call a couple weeks ago from my favorite LGS owner and he says he's letting go of a few things, knew I had interest, and thought I'd want a "nice" M1. He told me the price, I met him at the shop and bought it.
I had previously bought a Remington Rand 1911 from him and it was everything he said it was. So I took him at his word and bought thr garand.
I have looked up all numbers and they're all SA and in the year of mfg for the rifle (969xxx, late 1942). There's no rust, zero pitting.
Anyway, I still don't know everything about the rifle and had hoped you guys could help. I bought a 1942 bayonet from him for $150 to go with the rifle. He threw in a leather scabbard, also dated 1942.
Sorry for the bad pictures. If there's something else you need to see, let me know.
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